Senior Project Developer

UGE; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Job summary

UGE is hiring a Senior Project Developer to lead community solar, distributed generation, and solar+storage projects across the United States. The role involves interconnection, permitting, surveying, offtake structuring, and financial modeling, while mentoring junior developers.

Candidates should have 6–8 years in renewable energy development, with expertise in community solar and net metering. FTM DG BESS experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of renewable energy development experience.
• Subject matter expertise in community solar, DG solar + storage, and net metering development.
• Experience in BESS development; FTM DG BESS development experience preferred.
• Proven track record of advancing renewable energy projects from origination through NTP/COD.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex development efforts for assigned projects, managing all phases of solar and storage development with minimal oversight.
• Own project development across land use, permitting, interconnection, surveying, offtake structuring, and financial modeling.
• Mentor junior developers and support their professional growth.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Oversee project milestones and budgets in scheduling and ERP platforms.
• Support negotiations for leases, LOIs, PPAs, and other long-term agreements.
• Manage external vendors and consultants to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Perform due diligence and advanced financial analysis for opportunities in active markets.
• Identify and mitigate risks while driving opportunities for project success.
• Contribute to process improvements, market expansion strategies, and represent the company in industry forums.

Skills

Renewable energy development

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

CRMs

ERP systems

Job description

About UGE

UGE is a full lifecycle renewable energy development company specializing in distributed generation and utility-scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). We develop, design, build, and operate clean energy assets across the United States from the first site assessment through to commercial operation. We're a mission-driven team that moves fast, solves hard problems, and is genuinely committed to accelerating the clean energy transition.

UGE is a full lifecycle renewable energy development company specializing in distributed generation and utility-scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). We develop, design, build, and operate clean energy assets across the United States from the first site assessment through to commercial operation. We're a mission-driven team that moves fast, solves hard problems, and is genuinely committed to accelerating the clean energy transition.

The Opportunity

The Senior Project Developer will lead and manage complex community solar, distributed generation (DG), and solar + storage project development efforts throughout the U.S. This senior-level role carries broad responsibility for driving projects through interconnection, permitting, surveying, offtake structuring, and financial modeling phases, while also mentoring junior developers. Candidates should be subject matter experts in community solar and net metering development, with strong cross-functional leadership skills. Front of the Meter (FTM) Distributed Generation (DG) Utility scale BESS development experience preferred. Candidates based to work during Eastern Time (EST) hours are strongly preferred.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex development efforts for assigned projects, managing all phases of solar and storage development with minimal oversight.
• Own project development across land use, permitting, interconnection, surveying, offtake structuring, and financial modeling.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, mentoring junior developers and supporting their professional growth.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, legal, procurement, project finance, and deployment) to ensure seamless execution.
• Oversee project milestones and deliverables, maintaining timelines and budgets in scheduling and ERP platforms.
• Support negotiations for leases, LOIs, PPAs, and other long-term agreements, providing strategic input on complex transactions.
• Manage external vendors and consultants to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Perform due diligence and advanced financial analysis for opportunities in active and emerging markets.
• Identify and mitigate risks while driving opportunities for project success.
• Contribute to global process improvements, market expansion strategies, and represent the company in key industry forums.

What We're Looking For

• 6-8 years of renewable energy development experience, preferably within distributed generation and community solar.
• Subject matter expertise in community solar, DG solar + storage, and net metering development, including financial incentive structures.
• Experience in BESS development; FTM DG BESS development experience preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully advancing renewable energy projects from origination through NTP/COD.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and solve complex problems.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional collaboration and mentoring.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage workload independently.
• Proficiency with MS Office, CRMs, ERP systems, and shared folder drives.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Work Location & Schedule

This is an onsite hybrid position. Candidates are expected to work from either our New York City or Denver office four days per week, with one work-from-home day each week. Candidates who are not currently located within commuting distance of either office must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive and thoughtfully structured compensation package, including a strong base salary that reflects your experience and the impact you bring to the role.
• Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, your health and peace of mind come first.
• 401(k) with employer match, helping you grow your financial future.
• Generous time so you can unplug, recharge, and take care of what matters most.
• Join a smart, collaborative, mission-driven team that’s actively accelerating the transition to a clean-energy future and making a real impact on the health of our planet.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Compensation will be based on experience, education, and other relevant factors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

UGE is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.